Description

Nausinorm 5 mg Injection is an antiemetic which is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It works by blocking the action of a chemical substance that causes nausea and vomiting. It is not recommended for use in patients with gastrointestinal disorders like gastrointestinal hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction, or gastrointestinal perforation.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nausinorm 5 mg Injection

Dizzinesssevererare

Abdominal painsevererare

Convulsionssevererare

Headachesevererare

Skin rashsevererare

Irregular heartbeatsevererare

Diarrhea

Restlessness

Breast pain and tenderness

Increased flow of breast milk

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Nausinorm 5 mg Injection

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed in 30 to 60 minutes after an oral dose, 1 to 3 minutes after an intravenous dose, and 10 to 15 minutes after an intramuscular dose.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 1 to 2 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate

Alcohol should not be consumed while receiving this medicine as it may increase the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if alcohol and Nausinorm 5 mg Injection are used together.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only if necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Nausinorm 5 mg Injection

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Nausinorm 5 mg Injection, and hence can be used as its substitute.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Nausinorm 5 mg Injection

Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting

Nausinorm 5 mg Injection is used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with the use of chemotherapy medicines for the treatment of cancer.

Gastroparesis

Nausinorm 5 mg Injection is used in the treatment of Gastroparesis since it increases the gastric emptying and prevents nausea and vomiting.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Nausinorm 5 mg Injection is used in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease since it increases the gastric emptying and reduces the reflux of gastric contents.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Nausinorm 5 mg Injection

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Nausinorm 5 mg Injection.

Gastrointestinal disorders

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with gastrointestinal disorders like gastrointestinal hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction, and gastrointestinal perforation.

Seizure disorder

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of seizures.

Pheochromocytoma

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with conditions like pheochromocytoma due to an increase in the risk of hypertensive crisis (very severe increase in the blood pressure).

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Dosage

Missed Dose

The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should be skipped if it is almost the time for the next dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

Description

- Consumption of alcohol with Nausinorm 5 mg Injection will have an additive effect and can cause central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.

Instructions

- Alcohol should not be consumed while receiving this medicine as it may increase the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if alcohol and Nausinorm 5 mg Injection are used together.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Gastrointestinal Disorders

severe

Nausinorm 5 mg Injection is not recommended for use in patients with gastrointestinal disorders like mechanical bowel obstruction, bowel perforation, or gastrointestinal hemorrhage. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Parkinson's disease

moderate

Nausinorm 5 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with Parkinson's disease due to an increase in the risk of parkinsonian-like symptoms such as akinesia, bradykinesia, tremors, pill-rolling motion, and postural abnormalities. These symptoms will usually appear within the first 6 months of the treatment and subside within 2 to 3 months after discontinuation of the treatment.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Nausinorm 5 mg Injection as advised by the doctor. Do not take this medicine if you have gastrointestinal disorders like mechanical bowel obstruction, bowel perforation, or gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Monitoring of blood pressure and symptoms like involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, face, and trunk is necessary while consuming this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only if necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)

- Nausinorm 5 mg Injection is known to cause Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome which is characterized by hyperthermia (fever), muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness. Report to the doctor immediately if these symptoms appear. Discontinue Nausinorm 5 mg Injection treatment if the symptoms persist.

Depression

- Nausinorm 5 mg Injection may cause depression in patients with or without the prior history of depression. Any symptoms of change in behavior or suicidal thoughts should be informed to the doctor on priority. Discontinue the treatment if the symptoms worsen.

Other details

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

It works by increasing the movement of food in the stomach and the intestine.

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